Chelsea couldgo into Monday’s game with Burnley in sixth place and three points off the Champions League spots, with those around them playing their games in hand in midweek. In that context, victory over Burnley, who prevailed at Stamford Bridge memorably on the opening day of last season, is imperative. Eden Hazard, kicked from pillar to post by Slavia Prague, should be fit but will be ready for another awkward match against opponents who are as good as safe in the division after a trying campaign. Dominic Fifield